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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.54, 875.07 and 400.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.54, 875.07 and 400.99 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.54 : 875.07 = 400.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.54/875.07 = 400.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.54x = 875.07 × 400.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.54x = 350,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,894.32/583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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